Palana
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
This Tasmanian entry, Palana, has very similar dimensions to the successful US yawl Finistere, owned by Carleton Mitchell. Being one of the few centreboard boats to sail in the Sydney Hobart Race, her performance will be watched with great interest.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Palana |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | C12 |
| Owner | R J Shield |
| Skipper | R J Shield |
| Navigator | G G Blackwood |
| Crew | A C Goodfellow (1), P Creese (1), K Wilson (1), B J Foster. |
| State | Australia |
| Club | Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania |
| LOA | 11.58 |
| Beam | 3.20 |
| Draft | 2.08 |
| Rig Type | Yawl |
| Year Launched | 1961 |
| Designer | Arthur Robb (NZ/UK) |
| Builder | Max & Peter Creese (TAS) |